ALLPI Joins SLF
ALLPI joins SLF ustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) is delighted to welcome Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute as an Association Partner. Deborah Taylor, Managing Director of SLF, commented “ALLPI are another great example of an organisation that is driven to protect the long-term sustainability of the leather industry, and we are excited to have this […]
COP29 – Leather Manifesto 2024
International Leather Industry Calls on COP29 to recognise the positive role that long-lasting leather products can have in reducing consumption and the impact of fashion industry United Kingdom, 16th October 2024 – The Sustainable Leather Foundation, along with 21 other international leather industry organizations, has drawn the attention of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change […]
GOOD NEWS FRIDAY! SLF standards are now registered with the ITC Standards Map
GOOD NEWS FRIDAY! SLF is thrilled to announce that our environmental, social and governance audit standards are now registered on the ITC Standards Map The ITC Standards Map is a platform of over 300 voluntary standards in 192 countries. SLF is the only leather specific certification organisation to be included on the Standards Map and […]
Interwoven Textile Fair by ITA: Katie Kutskill presentation on ESG, Policy and what to do next, Monday 22nd May 2023
On the 22nd of May, our Technical Director, Katie Kutskill, will be speaking at Interwoven Textile Fair hosted by ITA at 3pm EST. Intro to Sustainability:ESG, Policy, and What to do Next. Sustainability has become a complicated term that is now increasingly linked to business investments, legislation, and development. In this presentation the Sustainable Leather […]
Critical Technologies for Sustainable Vehicle Production Conference 2023 hosted by ITB Group – February 15th and 16th 2023
On the 16th of February, our Technical Director, Katie Kutskill, will be speaking at 1:30pm EST on: ‘Strategic Use of LCA’s – A Comparative Review of Leather and Alternatives.’ Life Cycle Analyses (LCAs) provide a tangible context and a definable output, supporting the industry on sustainable decision-making globally. However, these practical applications largely miss the […]
The Uzbekistan Leather Association – Uzcharmsanoat joins SLF as a Contributing Partner!
We are delighted to confirm that the Uzbekistan Leather Association – Uzcharmsanoat has become an Contributing Association Partner of the Foundation. This follows several visits and meetings in Uzbekistan, with a formal Memorandum of Understanding being signed in October, to establish a programme of support for the Uzbekistan leather industry. We are very much looking […]
New online UNIDO course: “Introduction to treatment of tannery effluents”
“Introduction to treatment of tannery effluents” UNIDO online course launched. Course “Introduction to treatment of tannery effluents” has been developed with industry leading practioners and trainers with the purpose to help students, tannery mangers and technicians to become acquainted with basic principles and methods of tannery effluent. The Course was prepared based on demand from industry […]
REWIND: Real Leather. Stay Different. Documentary
Episode 1: Farming Episode 2: Fashion Episode 3: Food Episode 3: Our Future https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3MscwyhfNI Leather’s impact on the environment: Good or bad? And is it that simple? Here to provide some balance in the ongoing debate about the use of our land, fast fashion, and our future – Rewind is a new documentary series that […]
Be Prepared for an Emergency – Enhanced online course “First Aid at the Workplace”
UNIDO, jointly with Common Sense eLearning, Red Cross Austria and Sustainable Leather Foundation has prepared an enhanced on-line training course “First Aid at the Workplace”. Emergencies and accidents can strike anywhere and at any time bringing workplace injuries and illnesses with them. Employers and workers may be required to deal with an emergency when it […]
Pangea Joins SLF
We are delighted to confirm that Pangea, one of the world’s leading leather suppliers to the automotive brands, has joined SLF to further demonstrate their deep commitment to a sustainable future. Pangea is a global leather supplier to the world’s leading automotive brands, providing solutions that are driving the future of automotive interiors. Headquartered in […]